Episode 127. Can I carry it on my back?
Gaebong is a breakwater in the martial arts world, but it is a group with an ambiguous identity.
First of all, many people express doubts about whether it is really a martial arts world.
Among the Buntaju of the Open, there were some who were appointed by the state. The Dantu were public officials who had committed great crimes and were expelled from the country. They enjoyed the status of Buntaju not because of their military merits but because of their appointment.
The martial arts factions did not like the liberal treatment given to those who had committed great sins.
The actions of the open-minded people were also worthy of criticism.
There was nothing they wouldn’t do to make a living.
Most of the open disciples made a habit of stealing, causing trouble at banquet halls and funeral homes, and many of them secretly joined the Sapa.
There were various reasons why openness, which was oriented toward consultation, was not treated well by the Justice Alliance.
Baek Ui-gae Seo-chang was a man who went back and forth between the political and social factions. He said it was for survival, but it was more because he was blinded by greed.
“Please forgive me. I didn’t know that you two were masters of the Green Forest. If I had known, I wouldn’t have barged in without permission.”
Seo Chang kept nodding his head.
Since he didn’t feel the spirit of a man from the man he was dating, he just went out. In fact, he had nothing to talk about privately with the head of the group that was open.
Simtong and Namgungcheon, the siblings, and Seolchasu followed behind diligently.
The corners of Seo-chang’s mouth slightly twisted as he watched the four-horse carriage move.
“Punggae, Tugae. You guys follow the carriage.”
“yes!”
The two great light-hearted techniques immediately disappeared from their places.
After Seo Chang bit the bullets, he secretly sent one of his close associates to Gwangmyeongjangwon.
Of course, it’s to sell information about Yeonjeokha.
Since Simtong called Yeonjeokha the ‘Grim Reaper of the Famous Church’, he thought there must be something between them. Since the other person was a thief of the Green Forest, he didn’t feel any pangs of conscience.
***
Unfair village.
Shinsi Mal (5pm).
The four-horse carriage of Yeonjeokha and his party, which had finally left Maengrim, entered the entrance to a large village.
The coachman stopped the carriage in front of a sign that said, “Anbin Restaurant.” It was already dusk, so he thought he would stay for a day.
As soon as Yeonjeokha and his party got off the carriage, Isa went back to find the stables.
Perhaps because it was winter, Anbinbanjeom’s room was almost empty.
Thanks to that, Yeonjeokha and his group decided to get a spacious room and rest.
After unpacking and gathering again in the restaurant, the people sat around two tables as usual.
Jin Seol-ha still couldn’t go next to Yeon-jeok-ha.
This is because the siblings Yeonjeokha, Gucheonnodo, Simtong, and Cheongungeom Namgungcheon used one table entirely.
He asked as if he remembered Simtong, who was waiting for food.
“Prince Namgung, do you know about a place called Gaebong?”
“I know to some extent. But why are you doing that?”
“I said this because it seemed like beggars were following us since morning.”
“Haha. That’s how open-minded people are. If they have a question, they’ll follow you around all day until it’s answered. It seems like they’re quite curious about our true identities.”
“Does Openness belong to the Justice Alliance?”
“To be exact, no. There are people who don’t recognize them.”
“Why don’t you admit it?”
“Among the proponents of openness, there are those called ‘guttoes.’ They are all public officials who committed serious crimes against the country. The emperor appointed them as guttoes and sent them to openness. It was like forcing them into beggars but giving them a way to live. There are quite a few who oppose this, saying, ‘Is the world a place where criminals are accepted?’ There are also those who dislike the fact that the words and actions of the proponents of openness go back and forth between politics and business. For these and other reasons, openness has not yet entered the Justice Alliance.”
Simtong said in a gruff tone.
“Tch! Is it okay to keep following those two-timing guys around like that?”
“They are not as annoying as you might think. Rather, most of them seek negotiation. There are quite a few famous swordsmen in the martial arts world who came from open countries.”
Yeonjeokha, who had good memories of the opening, said a word.
“Old Man Shim, why are you so grumpy? We’re not doing anything bad. Leave us alone. It’s cold outside, and when we get tired, we’ll stop following you.”
“Master, the arrows flying from behind are the most fearsome. In the world of martial arts, it is best not to carry anything on your back. I have never seen anything good happen that way.”
“That’s because old man Shim only did bad things. I’m just trying to negotiate. Nothing’s going to happen. You shouldn’t harass people who are having a hard time making a living.”
He showed generosity, immersed in old memories.
I thought it would be okay since even the experienced Namgungcheon didn’t think badly of it.
“Okay! Okay, I understand. Since you two say so, I’ll leave it alone.”
“Look, look, you’re trying to throw the blame at us. People are not neat.”
“Hehehe. If you clearly define who is responsible for your subordinates, there will be no problems later.”
Yeonjeokha looked at Simtong intently and said.
“Don’t say that. I won’t blame Mr. Shim even if he gets into an accident. People don’t live in tight quarters.”
“Yes. I will keep that in mind.”
“Huh? What are you talking about? Telling me not to live so tightly?”
“I heard clearly that you said you wouldn’t blame me if I caused an accident.”
Yeonjeokha hurriedly gave an additional explanation.
Otherwise, I feel like my heart will be upset and I will do something bad.
“That’s what it means to live with an open mind.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“What are you thankful for? Are you saying hello in advance with the intention of causing an accident?”
“Don’t worry. I’ve done some bad things in the past, but I’ve never planned anything.”
“That’s what’s scarier. It’s that you don’t know how to control your bad behavior.”
While Yeonjeokha and Simtong were chatting, Jeomsoi brought out food.
Both tables were quiet while they ate.
After finishing their meal, the group gave the owner more money and had him prepare hot water to wash away the remains of the forest that had been used as a spring for the opening.
While the owner prepared water, Yeonjeokha and his party leisurely drank tea in the restaurant.
Seolchasu and his party put their heads together and whispered, and then Jinseolha got up and approached Yeonjeokha.
“Yeon So-hyeop, we have something to ask you. Could you spare a moment?”
“yes.”
The couple happily moved to their new seats.
Hwayong Doksim Namgung Yeon looked at the empty space left by Yeonjeokha with empty eyes. It felt like something was taken away when someone who was always with him was taken away.
“Yeon-ah, what are you thinking about?”
Namgung Yeon slightly shook his head at Namgung Cheon’s question.
“nothing.”
“Really? Did the food not suit your taste? Your face doesn’t look very refreshed.”
“are you okay.”
Namgung Yeon answered briefly and turned his gaze out the window.
Today, for some reason, I feel like I can hear the conversation next to me clearly.
“What do you want to ask?”
Seol Cha-su answered on behalf of the group with an awkward expression.
“We’re keeping a record of our investigation into the Sipduma Soldiers. I heard from Senior Sim that you’ve met them twice before?”
“yes.”
“I invited you because I wanted to hear about them.”
“ah…….”
It’s time for Yeonjeokha to take a moment to gather her thoughts.
Jin Seol-ha, who had been sitting next to me and listening quietly, spoke as if explaining.
“I’m organizing the Ten Horsemen. I’m especially organizing the characteristics of the changes after death, but I think there are some differences.”
Jin Seol-ha, along with the horse, spread out a piece of paper in front of Yeon Jeok-ha.
And he continued talking, pointing to each item.
“In the case of Sima Dan, the owner of Taesan Gwangpungchae, he was a whopping one jang (about 3 meters) tall and he breathed fire from his mouth. And the bandit of Guseonsan was a little over five cheok (about 150 centimeters) tall, had horns on his head, and his claws were like blades.”
I nodded while looking at the records of the matchmaking.
When I organized it like this, I could clearly see the differences.
“I heard that the two eldest soldiers I met before were a bit different. I wanted to record that as well.”
“The first ten-headed horseman I met was called Daeryeokgui. He was about six feet tall (about 180 centimeters), and his skin was as dark as lava. Smoke was also coming out of his body.”
“Wow! This is a monster that really belongs in hell.”
“His skin was so tough that even a knife wouldn’t penetrate it. His skin was as hard as a rock, and he was fast.”
Jinseolha summarized Yeonjeokha’s words.
“Daeryukgui, six feet tall, skin like rock, fast. And?”
“The next one is the female soldier I met at the Gaebong Yonghui-ru. I don’t know her name. She was brought here by the Sangbang Bangju to kill me and my sworn brothers.”
“Oh my, that happened too?”
“Overall, she looked like a giant. Six feet tall, with skin like rock. But every time she swung her hand, a fireball would fly out. It was so hot that I could feel the heat before I even got close.”
Jin Seol-ha, who had finished recording, shook his head.
“Wow! I saw Samadan with my own eyes, but when I actually put it into words, it seems like a lie. I don’t know if the Justice Alliance will believe our report.”
A sigh escaped Seolchasu’s mouth as well.
“Ha! Honestly, I’m worried about that too. I feel like the information I worked so hard to gather might be thrown away. Even after seeing it myself, I wonder what it is… … What about other people?”
“That’s right. I’m glad I don’t hear people call me crazy.”
Yoo Geun-sik shook his head.
After telling the story of the ten-headed horse, Yeonjeokha was about to get up.
Jinseolha grabbed Yeonjeokha’s arm tightly.
“It doesn’t seem like the water to wash in is ready yet. If there’s nothing urgent, let’s talk a little more.”
Yeonjeokha, who had been hesitating because she couldn’t bring herself to shake his arm, sat down again.
A light sigh escaped Namgung Yeon’s mouth.
“Why? Is there something bothering you?”
Namgungcheon looked at his younger brother with a puzzled expression.
I was secretly worried when she suddenly let out a sigh while quietly drinking tea. It was because I thought that something big was coming that would make her, a wise woman, sigh.
“no.”
Namgung Yeon shook his head.
I just felt a little sick, like I ate something bad.
***
Liangshan County.
Gwangmyeongjangwon.
The head of the church, the welcoming spirit demon Woongjaegwi, looked at the dark spirit demon Sadoyeong, the great lord of the dark world.
“So, the person who is the general patrol of the Green Forest appeared in Maengrim?”
“According to what the person sent by Seo Chang said, yes.”
“Was it said that he was the one who killed Gok Il-gi, the 10th horse soldier of Guseonsan?”
“yes.”
Not long ago, Baekhwageom Somujin and Baekjeolgeom Lee Shinwoong handed over the thieves to Jeonyeong’s office. However, since Jeonyeong’s leader was Gwangmyeong Jangwon, news about the thieves was immediately relayed to Gwangmyeong Jangwon.
“Are you sure you can handle him?”
“Just leave it to me!”
Apostle Young’s face was filled with confidence.
Unlike Gok Il-gi, who went from being a mere high-level expert to becoming a ten-level warrior, he was a high-level expert.
Woongjaegwi looked at Sadoyoung with an ambiguous expression.
Putting everything else aside, there was something ominous about the fact that ‘the ten horse soldiers died’.
Even though Sadoyoung is a master, he still cannot escape the limitations of the Ten Horsemen.
But in the end, Woongjaegwi had no choice but to send Sadoyoung.
You can’t send two 12-horse cavalry to capture just one Green Forest patrol! Besides, Sadoyoung was a master who was even better than Gokilgi.
“Lead the Dark Army and deal with them. He’s the one who killed Gok Il-gi, so don’t take him lightly.”
In fact, from an objective standpoint, twenty apostles and twenty dark spirits was excessive.
“I will make sure to live up to your expectations!”
Unable to control his temper, Sadoyoung’s forehead hit the floor with a ‘thud’.
Wuxia,
